Cigarette smoking increases the risk of serious cardiovascular events from combination oral contraceptive (COC) use. This risk increases with age, particularly in women over 35 years of age, and with the number of cigarettes smoked. For this reason, COCs are contraindicated in women who are over 35 years of age and smoke [see Contraindications (4)].

Indications and Usage for Mili Tablets

Oral Contraceptive

Mili Tablets are indicated for use by females of reproductive potential to prevent pregnancy [see Clinical Studies (14)].

Mili Tablets Dosage and Administration

How to Start Mili

Mili is available in blister pack [see How Supplied/Storage and Handling (16)]. Mili may be started using either a Day 1 start or a Sunday start (see Table 1). For the first cycle of a Sunday Start regimen, an additional method of contraception should be used until after the first 7 consecutive days of administration.

How to Take Mili

Table 1: Instructions for Administration of Mili

Starting COCs in women not currently using hormonal contraception (Day 1 Start or Sunday Start)

Important:
Consider the possibility of ovulation and conception prior to initiation of this product.

Tablet Color:

Mili active tablets are dark blue (Day 1 to Day 21).

Mili has green inactive tablets (Day 22 to Day 28).

Day 1 Start:

Take first active tablet without regard to meals on the first day of menses.

Take subsequent active tablets once daily at the same time each day for a total of 21 days.

Take one green inactive tablet daily for 7 days and at the same time of day that active tablets were taken.

Begin each subsequent pack on the same day of the week as the first cycle pack (i.e., on the day after taking the last inactive tablet)

Sunday Start:

Take first active tablet without regard to meals on the first Sunday after the onset of menses. Due to the potential risk of becoming pregnant, use additional non-hormonal contraception (such as condoms and spermicide) for the first seven days of the patient’s first cycle pack ofMili.

Take subsequent active tablets once daily at the same time each day for a total of 21 days.

Take one green inactive tablet daily for the following 7 days and at the same time of day that active tablets were taken.

Begin each subsequent pack on the same day of the week as the first cycle pack (i.e., on the Sunday after taking the last inactive tablet) and additional non-hormonal contraceptive is not needed.

Switching toMili from another oral contraceptive

Start on the same day that a new pack of the previous oral contraceptive would have started.

Switching from another contraceptive method toMili

StartMili:

● Transdermal patch

● On the day when next application would have been scheduled

● Vaginal ring

● On the day when next insertion would have been scheduled

● Injection

● On the day when next injection would have been scheduled

● Intrauterine contraceptive

● On the day of removal
● If the IUD is not removed on first day of the patient’s menstrual cycle, additional non-hormonal contraceptive (such as condoms and spermicide) is needed for the first seven days of the first cycle pack.

● Implant

● On the day of removal

Complete instructions to facilitate patient counseling on proper tablet usage are located in the FDA-Approved Patient Labeling.

Starting Miliafter Abortion or Miscarriage
First-trimester

After a first-trimester abortion or miscarriage, Mili may be started immediately. An additional method of contraception is not needed if Mili is started immediately.

If Mili is not started within 5 days after termination of the pregnancy, the patient should use additional non-hormonal contraception (such as condoms and spermicide) for the first seven days of her first cycle pack of Mili.

Second-trimester

Do not start until 4 weeks after a second-trimester abortion or miscarriage, due to the increased risk of thromboembolic disease. Start Mili, following the instructions in Table 1 for Day 1 or Sunday start, as desired. If using Sunday start, use additional non-hormonal contraception (such as condoms and spermicide) for the first seven days of the patient’s first cycle pack of Mili. [see Contraindications (4), Warnings and Precautions (5.1), and FDA-Approved Patient Labeling.]

Starting Mili after Childbirth

Do not start until 4 weeks after delivery, due to the increased risk of thromboembolic disease. Start contraceptive therapy with Mili following the instructions in Table 1 for women not currently using hormonal contraception.

There are two ways to start taking birth control pills, Sunday Start or Day 1 Start. Your healthcare professional will tell you which to use.

1. Pick the Days of the Week Sticker that starts the first day of your period. (This is the day you begin bleeding or spotting, even if it is midnight when bleeding begins.) When you have picked the right sticker, throw away the others and place the sticker on the blister pack over the preprinted days of the week and make sure it lines up with the pills.

2. Your blister pack containing 28 individually sealed pills. Note that the pills are arranged in four numbered rows of 7 pills, with the pre-printed days of the week printed above them. There are 21 dark blue “active” pills and 7 green “reminder” pills. Refer to the sample of the blister pack below:

3. After taking the last green pill, start a new blister pack the very next day no matter when your period started. You will be taking a pill every day without interruption. Anytime you start the pills later than directed, protect yourself by using another method of birth control until you have taken a pill a day for seven consecutive days. After taking the last green pill, start taking the first dark blue pill from the blister pack the very next day.

4. Take the pills in each new package as before. Start with the dark blue pill on row #1 and take one pill each day, left to right, until the last green pill has been taken.
Three Ways to Remember in What Order to take the Pills

1. Follow the sticker with the days of the week (placed above the pills).
2. Always go from left to right.
3. Always finish all your pills.

Missed Tablets

Table 2: Instructions for Missed Mili Tablets

If one active tablet is missed in Weeks 1, 2, or 3

Take the tablet as soon as possible. Continue taking one tablet a day until the pack is finished.

If two active tablets are missed in Week 1 or Week 2

Take the two missed tablets as soon as possible and the next two active tablets the next day. Continue taking one tablet a day until the pack is finished. Additional non-hormonal contraception (such as condoms and spermicide) should be used as back-up if the patient has sex within 7 days after missing tablets.

If two active tablets are missed in the third week or three or more active tablets are missed in a row in Weeks 1, 2, or 3

Day 1 start: Throw out the rest of the pack and start a new pack that same day.Sunday start: Continue taking one tablet a day until Sunday, then throw out the rest of the pack and start a new pack that same day. Additional non-hormonal contraception (such as condoms and spermicide) should be used as back-up if the patient has sex within 7 days after missing tablets.

Advice in Case of Gastrointestinal Disturbances

In case of severe vomiting or diarrhea, absorption may not be complete and additional contraceptive measures should be taken. If vomiting or diarrhea occurs within 3 to 4 hours after taking an active tablet, handle this as a missed tablet [see FDA-Approved Patient Labeling].

Dosage Forms and Strengths

Mili Tablets are available in blister packs. Each blister pack contains 28 tablets in the following order:

21 dark blue, round, biconvex, coated tablet debossed with “S” on one side and “22” on other side of the tablet contains 0.250 mg norgestimate and 0.035 mg ethinyl estradiol

7 green round, mottled biconvex, uncoated tablets (non-hormonal placebo) debossed with “S” on one side and “24” on other side of the tablet contains inert ingredients

Contraindications

Do not prescribe Mili to women who are known to have the following conditions:

A high risk of arterial or venous thrombotic diseases. Examples include women who are known to:

If feasible, stop Mili at least 4 weeks before and through 2 weeks after major surgery or other surgeries known to have an elevated risk of VTE as well as during and following prolonged immobilization.

Start Mili no earlier than 4 weeks after delivery, in women who are not breastfeeding. The risk of postpartum VTE decreases after the third postpartum week, whereas the risk of ovulation increases after the third postpartum week.

The use of COCs increases the risk of VTE. However, pregnancy increases the risk of VTE as much or more than the use of COCs. The risk of VTE in women using COCs is 3 to 9 cases per 10,000 woman-years. The risk of VTE is highest during the first year of use of COCs and when restarting hormonal contraception after a break of 4 weeks or longer. The risk of thromboembolic disease due to COCs gradually disappears after use is discontinued.

Use of COCs also increases the risk of arterial thromboses such as strokes and myocardial infarctions, especially in women with other risk factors for these events. COCs have been shown to increase both the relative and attributable risks of cerebrovascular events (thrombotic and hemorrhagic strokes). This risk increases with age, particularly in women over 35 years of age who smoke.

Use COCs with caution in women with cardiovascular disease risk factors.

Liver Disease

Impaired Liver Function

Do not use Mili in women with liver disease, such as acute viral hepatitis or severe (decompensated) cirrhosis of liver [see Contraindications (4)]. Acute or chronic disturbances of liver function may necessitate the discontinuation of COC use until markers of liver function return to normal and COC causation has been excluded. Discontinue Mili if jaundice develops.

Liver Tumors

Mili is contraindicated in women with benign and malignant liver tumors [see Contraindications (4)]. Hepatic adenomas are associated with COC use. An estimate of the attributable risk is 3.3 cases/100,000 COC users. Rupture of hepatic adenomas may cause death through intra-abdominal hemorrhage.

Studies have shown an increased risk of developing hepatocellular carcinoma in long-term (>8 years) COC users. However, the risk of liver cancers in COC users is less than one case per million users.

During clinical trials with the Hepatitis C combination drug regimen that contains ombitasvir/paritaprevir/ritonavir, with or without dasabuvir, ALT elevations greater than 5 times the upper limit of normal (ULN), including some cases greater than 20 times the ULN, were significantly more frequent in women using ethinyl estradiol-containing medications, such as COCs. Discontinue Mili prior to starting therapy with the combination drug regimen ombitasvir/paritaprevir/ritonavir, with or without dasabuvir [see Contraindications (4)]. Mili can be restarted approximately 2 weeks following completion ​of treatment with the Hepatitis C combination drug regimen.

An increase in blood pressure has been reported in women taking COCs, and this increase is more likely in older women with extended duration of use. The incidence of hypertension increases with increasing concentrations of progestin.

Gallbladder Disease

Studies suggest a small increased relative risk of developing gallbladder disease among COC users. Use of COCs may worsen existing gallbladder disease. A past history of COC-related cholestasis predicts an increased risk with subsequent COC use. Women with a history of pregnancy-related cholestasis may be at an increased risk for COC related cholestasis.

Carbohydrate and Lipid Metabolic Effects

Consider alternative contraception for women with uncontrolled dyslipidemia. A small proportion of women will have adverse lipid changes while on COCs.

Women with hypertriglyceridemia, or a family history thereof, may be at an increased risk of pancreatitis when using COCs.

Headache

If a woman taking Mili develops new headaches that are recurrent, persistent, or severe, evaluate the cause and discontinue Mili if indicated.

Consider discontinuation of Mili in the case of increased frequency or severity of migraine during COC use (which may be prodromal of a cerebrovascular event).

Bleeding Irregularities and Amenorrhea

Unscheduled Bleeding and Spotting

Unscheduled (breakthrough or intracyclic) bleeding and spotting sometimes occur in patients on COCs, especially during the first three months of use. If bleeding persists or occurs after previously regular cycles, check for causes such as pregnancy or malignancy. If pathology and pregnancy are excluded, bleeding irregularities may resolve over time or with a change to a different contraceptive product.

In clinical trials of Mili, the frequency and duration of breakthrough bleeding and/or spotting was assessed in 1,647 patients (21,275 evaluable cycles). A total of 100 (7.5%) women discontinued Mili, at least in part, due to bleeding or spotting. Based on data from the clinical trials, 14 to 34% of women using Mili experienced unscheduled bleeding per cycle in the first year. The percent of women who experienced breakthrough/unscheduled bleeding tended to decrease over time.

Amenorrhea and Oligomenorrhea

Women who use Mili may experience amenorrhea. Some women may experience amenorrhea or oligomenorrhea after discontinuation of COCs, especially when such a condition was pre-existent.

If scheduled (withdrawal) bleeding does not occur, consider the possibility of pregnancy. If the patient has not adhered to the prescribed dosing schedule (missed one or more active tablets or started taking them on a day later than she should have), consider the possibility of pregnancy at the time of the first missed period and take appropriate diagnostic measures. If the patient has adhered to the prescribed regimen and misses two consecutive periods, rule out pregnancy.

COC Use Before or During Early Pregnancy

Extensive epidemiological studies have revealed no increased risk of birth defects in women who have used oral contraceptives prior to pregnancy. Studies also do not suggest a teratogenic effect, particularly in so far as cardiac anomalies and limb reduction defects are concerned, when oral contraceptives are taken inadvertently during early pregnancy. Discontinue Mili use if pregnancy is confirmed.

Depression

Carefully observe women with a history of depression and discontinue Mili if depression recurs to a serious degree.

Carcinoma of Breast and Cervix

Mili is contraindicated in women who currently have or have had breast cancer because breast cancer may be hormonally sensitive [see Contraindications (4)].

There is substantial evidence that COCs do not increase the incidence of breast cancer. Although some past studies have suggested that COCs might increase the incidence of breast cancer, more recent studies have not confirmed such findings.

Some studies suggest that COC use has been associated with an increase in the risk of cervical cancer or intraepithelial neoplasia. However, there continues to be controversy about the extent to which such findings may be due to differences in sexual behavior and other factors.

Effect on Binding Globulins

The estrogen component of COCs may raise the serum concentrations of thyroxine-binding globulin, sex hormone-binding globulin, and cortisol-binding globulin. The dose of replacement thyroid hormone or cortisol therapy may need to be increased.

Monitoring

A woman who is taking COCs should have a yearly visit with her healthcare provider for a blood pressure check and for other indicated healthcare.

Hereditary Angioedema

In women with hereditary angioedema, exogenous estrogens may induce or exacerbate symptoms of angioedema.

Chloasma

Chloasma may occasionally occur, especially in women with a history of chloasma gravidarum. Women with a tendency to chloasma should avoid exposure to the sun or ultraviolet radiation while taking Mili.

Adverse Reactions

The following serious adverse reactions with the use of COCs are discussed elsewhere in labeling:

Clinical Trial Experience

Because clinical trials are conducted under widely varying conditions, adverse reaction rates observed in the clinical trials of a drug cannot be directly compared to rates in the clinical trials of another drug and may not reflect the rates observed in clinical practice.

Drug Interactions

Consult the labeling of concurrently used drugs to obtain further information about interactions with hormonal contraceptives or the potential for enzyme alterations.

No drug-drug interaction studies were conducted with Mili.

Effects of Other Drugs on Combined Oral Contraceptives

Substances decreasing the plasma concentrations of COCs:

Drugs or herbal products that induce certain enzymes, including cytochrome P450 3A4 (CYP3A4), may decrease the plasma concentrations of COCs and potentially diminish the effectiveness of COCs or increase breakthrough bleeding. Some drugs or herbal products that may decrease the effectiveness of hormonal contraceptives include phenytoin, barbiturates, carbamazepine, bosentan, felbamate, griseofulvin, oxcarbazepine, rifampicin, topiramate, rifabutin, rufinamide, aprepitant, and products containing St. John’s wort. Interactions between hormonal contraceptives and other drugs may lead to breakthrough bleeding and/or contraceptive failure. Counsel women to use an alternative method of contraception or a back-up method when enzyme inducers are used with COCs, and to continue back-up contraception for 28 days after discontinuing the enzyme inducer to ensure contraceptive reliability.
Colesevelam: Colesevelam, a bile acid sequestrant, given together with a COC, has been shown to significantly decrease the AUC of EE. The drug interaction between the contraceptive and colesevelam was decreased when the two drug products were given 4 hours apart.

Effects of Combined Oral Contraceptives on Other Drugs

COCs containing EE may inhibit the metabolism of other compounds (e.g., cyclosporine, prednisolone, theophylline, tizanidine, and voriconazole) and increase their plasma concentrations.

COCs have been shown to decrease plasma concentrations of acetaminophen, clofibric acid, morphine, salicylic acid, temazepam and lamotrigine. Significant decrease in plasma concentration of lamotrigine has been shown, likely due to induction of lamotrigine glucuronidation. This may reduce seizure control; therefore, dosage adjustments of lamotrigine may be necessary.

Women on thyroid hormone replacement therapy may need increased doses of thyroid hormone because the serum concentration of thyroid-binding globulin increases with use of COCs.

Interference with Laboratory Tests

The use of contraceptive steroids may influence the results of certain laboratory tests, such as coagulation factors, lipids, glucose tolerance, and binding proteins.

Concomitant Use with HCV Combination Therapy – Liver Enzyme Elevation

Do not co-administer Mili with HCV drug combinations containing ombitasvir/paritaprevir/ritonavir, with or without dasabuvir, due to potential for ALT elevations [see Warnings and Precautions (5.3)].

USE IN SPECIFIC POPULATIONS

Pregnancy

There is little or no increased risk of birth defects in women who inadvertently use COCs during early pregnancy. Epidemiologic studies and meta-analyses have not found an increased risk of genital or non-genital birth defects (including cardiac anomalies and limb reduction defects) following exposure to low dose COCs prior to conception or during early pregnancy.

Do not administer COCs to induce withdrawal bleeding as a test for pregnancy. Do not use COCs during pregnancy to treat threatened or habitual abortion.

Nursing Mothers

Advise the nursing mother to use other forms of contraception, when possible, until she has weaned her child. COCs can reduce milk production in breastfeeding mothers. This is less likely to occur once breastfeeding is well-established; however, it can occur at any time in some women. Small amounts of oral contraceptive steroids and/or metabolites are present in breast milk.

Pediatric Use

Safety and efficacy of Mili Tablets have been established in women of reproductive age. Efficacy is expected to be the same for post-pubertal adolescents under the age of 18 and for users 18 years and older. Use of this product before menarche is not indicated.

Geriatric Use

Mili has not been studied in postmenopausal women and are not indicated in this population.

Hepatic Impairment

The pharmacokinetics of Mili has not been studied in subjects with hepatic impairment. However, steroid hormones may be poorly metabolized in patients with hepatic impairment. Acute or chronic disturbances of liver function may necessitate the discontinuation of COC use until markers of liver function return to normal and COC causation has been excluded. [See Contraindications (4) and Warnings and Precautions (5.2).]

Renal Impairment

The pharmacokinetics of Mili has not been studied in women with renal impairment.

Overdosage

There have been no reports of serious ill effects from overdosage of oral contraceptives, including ingestion by children. Overdosage may cause withdrawal bleeding in females and nausea.

Mili Tablets Description

Mili is a combination oral contraceptive containing the progestational compound norgestimate and the estrogenic compound ethinyl estradiol. Norgestimate is designated as (18,19-Dinor-17-pregn-4-en-20-yn-3-one,17-(acetyloxy)-13-ethyl-, oxime,(17α)-(+)-) and ethinyl estradiol is designated as (19-nor-17α-pregna,1,3,5(10)-trien-20-yne-3,17-diol).

Mili Tablets - Clinical Pharmacology

Mechanism of Action

Oral Contraception

COCs lower the risk of becoming pregnant primarily by suppressing ovulation. Other possible mechanisms may include cervical mucus changes that inhibit sperm penetration and endometrial changes that reduce the likelihood of implantation.

Pharmacodynamics

No specific pharmacodynamic studies were conducted with Mili.

Pharmacokinetics

Absorption

Norgestimate (NGM) and EE are rapidly absorbed following oral administration. NGM is rapidly and completely metabolized by first pass (intestinal and/or hepatic) mechanisms to norelgestromin (NGMN) and norgestrel (NG), which are the major active metabolites of norgestimate.

Peak serum concentrations of NGMN and EE are generally reached by 2 hours after administration of Mili. Accumulation following multiple dosing of the 250 mcg NGM / 35 mcg EE dose is approximately 2-fold for NGMN and EE compared with single dose administration. The pharmacokinetics of NGMN is dose-proportional following NGM doses of 180 mcg to 250 mcg. Steady-state concentration of EE is achieved by Day 7 of each dosing cycle. Steady-state concentrations of NGMN and NG are achieved by Day 21. Non-linear accumulation (approximately 8 fold) of NG is observed as a result of high-affinity binding to SHBG, which limits its biological activity (Table 3).

Mean (SD) Pharmacokinetic Parameters of Mili During a Three Cycle Study

Analyte

Cycle

Day

Cmax

tmax (h)

AUC0-24h

t1/2 (h)

NGMN

1

1

1.78 (0.397)

1.19 (0.250)

9.90 (3.25)

18.4 (5.91)

3

21

2.19 (0.655)

1.43 (0.680)

18.1 (5.53)

24.9 (9.04)

NG

1

1

0.649 (0.49)

1.42 (0.69)

6.22 (2.46)

37.8 (14.0)

3

21

2.65 (1.11)

1.67 (1.32)

48.2 (20.5)

45.0 (20.4)

EE

1

1

92.2 (24.5)

1.2 (0.26)

629 (138)

10.1 (1.90)

3

21

147 (41.5)

1.13 (0.23)

1210 (294)

15 (2.36)

Food Effect

The effect of food on the pharmacokinetics of Mili has not been studied.

Distribution

NGMN and NG are highly bound (>97%) to serum proteins. NGMN is bound to albumin and not to SHBG, while NG is bound primarily to SHBG. EE is extensively bound (>97%) to serum albumin and induces an increase in the serum concentrations of SHBG.

Metabolism

NGM is extensively metabolized by first-pass mechanisms in the gastrointestinal tract and/or liver. NGM’s primary active metabolite is NGMN. Subsequent hepatic metabolism of NGMN occurs and metabolites include NG, which is also active, and various hydroxylated and conjugated metabolites. Although NGMN and its metabolites inhibit a variety of P450 enzymes in human liver microsomes, under the recommended dosing regimen, the in vivo concentrations of NGMN and its metabolites, even at the peak serum levels, are relatively low compared to the inhibitory constant (Ki). EE is also metabolized to various hydroxylated products and their glucuronide and sulfate conjugates.

Excretion

The metabolites of NGMN and EE are eliminated by renal and fecal pathways. Following administration of 14C-norgestimate, 47% (45 to 49%) and 37% (16 to 49%) of the administered radioactivity was eliminated in the urine and feces, respectively. Unchanged NGM was not detected in the urine. In addition to 17-deacetyl norgestimate, a number of metabolites of NGM have been identified in human urine following administration of radiolabeled NGM. These include 18, 19-Dinor-17-pregn-4-en-20-yn-3-one,17-hydroxy-13-ethyl,(17α)-(-);18,19-Dinor-5β-17-pregnan-20-yn,3α,17β-dihydroxy-13-ethyl,(17α), various hydroxylated metabolites and conjugates of these metabolites.

Nonclinical Toxicology

Carcinogenesis, Mutagenesis, Impairment of Fertility

Clinical Studies

Contraception

In three U.S. clinical trials with Mili, 1,651 women aged 18 to 38 years were studied for up to 24 cycles, proving a total of 24,272 cycles of exposure. The racial demographic was about 73 to 86% Caucasian, 8 to 13% African-American, 6 to 14% Hispanic with the remainder Asian or Other (≤1%). There were no exclusions on the basis of weight; the weight range for women treated was 82 to 303 lbs, with a mean weight of about 135 lbs. The pregnancy rate was approximately 1 pregnancy per 100 women-years.

How Supplied/Storage and Handling

How Supplied

Mili (norgestimate and ethinyl estradiol tablets USP 0.250 mg/0.035 mg) are available in a blister pack.

Each blister pack (28 tablets) contains in the following order:

21 dark blue, round, biconvex, coated tablet debossed with “S” on one side and “22” on other side of the tablet contains 0.250 mg norgestimate and 0.035 mg ethinyl estradiol

7 green round, mottled, biconvex, uncoated tablets, debossed with “S” on one side and “24” on other side of the tablet contains inert ingredients

Patient Counseling Information

Cigarette smoking increases the risk of serious cardiovascular events from COC use, and that women who are over 35 years old and smoke should not use COCs [see Boxed Warning].

Increased risk of VTE compared to non-users of COCs is greatest after initially starting a COC or restarting (following a 4-week or greater pill-free interval) the same or a different COC [see Warnings and Precautions (5.1)].

Mili do not protect against HIV infection (AIDS) and other sexually transmitted infections.

Mili is not to be used during pregnancy; if pregnancy occurs during use of Mili instruct the patient to stop further use [see Warnings and Precautions (5.9)].

Take one tablet daily by mouth at the same time every day. Instruct patients what to do in the event tablets are missed [see Dosage and Administration (2.2)].

Use a back-up or alternative method of contraception when enzyme inducers are used with Mili [see Drug Interactions (7.1)].

Women who start COCs postpartum, and who have not yet had a period, should use an additional method of contraception until they have taken an active tablet for 7 consecutive days [see Dosage and Administration (2.2)].

Amenorrhea may occur. Consider pregnancy in the event of amenorrhea at the time of the first missed period. Rule out pregnancy in the event of amenorrhea in two or more consecutive cycles [see Warnings and Precautions (5.8)].

Patient Information

Mili(Norgestimate and Ethinyl Estradiol Tablets USP 0.250 mg/0.035 mg)
What is the most important information I should know aboutMili?
Do not useMili if you smoke cigarettes and are over 35 years old. Smoking increases your risk of serious cardiovascular side effects from hormonal birth control pills, including death from heart attack, blood clots or stroke. This risk increases with age and the number of cigarettes you smoke.
What isMili?

Mili is a birth control pill (oral contraceptive) used by women to prevent pregnancy.
How doesMiliwork for contraception?

Your chance of getting pregnant depends on how well you follow the directions for taking your birth control pills. The better you follow the directions, the less chance you have of getting pregnant.

Based on the results of clinical studies, about 1 out of 100 women may get pregnant during the first year they use Mili.

The following chart shows the chance of getting pregnant for women who use different methods of birth control. Each box on the chart contains a list of birth control methods that are similar in effectiveness. The most effective methods are at the top of the chart. The box on the bottom of the chart shows the chance of getting pregnant for women who do not use birth control and are trying to get pregnant.

have certain kinds of severe migraine headaches with aura, numbness, weakness or changes in vision, or any migraine headaches if you are over 35 years of age

have liver problems, including liver tumors

take any Hepatitis C drug combination containing ombitasvir/paritaprevir/ritonavir, with or without dasabuvir. This may increase levels of the liver enzyme “alanine aminotransferase” (ALT) in the blood.

have any unexplained vaginal bleeding

are pregnant

had breast cancer or any cancer that is sensitive to female hormones

If any of these conditions happen while you are takingMili, stop takingMili right away and talk to your healthcare provider. Use non-hormonal contraception when you stop takingMili.
What should I tell my healthcare provider before takingMili?
Tell your healthcare provider if you:

are pregnant or think you may be pregnant

are depressed now or have been depressed in the past

had yellowing of your skin or eyes (jaundice) caused by pregnancy (cholestasis of pregnancy)

are breastfeeding or plan to breastfeed. Mili may decrease the amount of breast milk you make. A small amount of the hormones in Mili may pass into your breast milk. Talk to your healthcare provider about the best birth control method for you while breastfeeding.

Tell your healthcare provider about all the medicines you take, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins and herbal supplements.

Mili may affect the way other medicines work, and other medicines may affect how well Mili works.

Know the medicines you take. Keep a list of them to show your healthcare provider and pharmacist when you get a new medicine.
How should I takeMili?
Read the Instructions for Use at the end of this Patient Information.
What are the possible serious side effects ofMili?

Like pregnancy,Mili may cause serious side effects, including blood clots in your lungs, heart attack, or a stroke that may lead to death. Some other examples of serious blood clots include blood clots in the legs or eyes.

Serious blood clots can happen especially if you smoke, are obese, or are older than 35 years of age. Serious blood clots are more likely to happen when you:

first start taking birth control pills

restart the same or different birth control pills after not using them for a month or more

Call your healthcare provider or go to a hospital emergency room right away if you have:

leg pain that will not go away

sudden severe shortness of breath

sudden change in vision or blindness

chest pain

a sudden, severe headache unlike your usual headaches

weakness or numbness in your arm or leg

trouble speaking

Other serious side effects include:

liver problems, including:

rare liver tumors

jaundice (cholestasis), especially if you previously had cholestasis of pregnancy. Call your healthcare provider if you have yellowing of your skin or eyes.

high blood pressure. You should see your healthcare provider for a yearly check of your blood pressure.

gallbladder problems

changes in the sugar and fat (cholesterol and triglycerides) levels in your blood

new or worsening headaches including migraine headaches

irregular or unusual vaginal bleeding and spotting between your menstrual periods, especially during the first 3 months of takingMili.

depression

possible cancer in your breast and cervix

swelling of your skin especially around your mouth, eyes, and in your throat (angioedema). Call your healthcare provider if you have a swollen face, lips, mouth tongue or throat, which may lead to difficulty swallowing or breathing. Your chance of having angioedema is higher is you have a history of angioedema.

dark patches of skin around your forehead, nose, cheeks and around your mouth, especially during pregnancy (chloasma). Women who tend to get chloasma should avoid spending a long time in sunlight, tanning booths, and under sun lamps while taking Mili. Use sunscreen if you have to be in the sunlight.

What are the most common side effects ofMili?

headache (migraine)

breast pain or tenderness, enlargement or discharge

stomach pain, discomfort, and gas

vaginal infections and discharge

mood changes, including depression

nervousness

changes in weight

skin rash

These are not all the possible side effects of Mili. For more information, ask your healthcare provider or pharmacist.

You may report side effects to the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
What else should I know about takingMili?

If you are scheduled for any lab tests, tell your healthcare provider you are taking Mili. Certain blood tests may be affected by Mili.

Mili does not protect against HIV infection (AIDS) and other sexually transmitted infections.

Medicines are sometimes prescribed for purposes other than those listed in a Patient Information leaflet. Do not use Mili for a condition for which it was not prescribed. Do not give Mili to other people, even if they have the same symptoms that you have.

This Patient Information summarizes the most important information about Mili. You can ask your pharmacist or healthcare provider for information about Mili that is written for health professionals.

For more information, call Aurobindo Pharma USA, Inc. at 1-866-850-2876.
Do birth control pills cause cancer?

Birth control pills do not seem to cause breast cancer. However, if you have breast cancer now, or have had it in the past, do not use birth control pills because some breast cancers are sensitive to hormones.

Women who use birth control pills may have a slightly higher chance of getting cervical cancer. However, this may be due to other reasons such as having more sexual partners.
What if I want to become pregnant?

You may stop taking the pill whenever you wish. Consider a visit with your healthcare provider for a pre-pregnancy checkup before you stop taking the pill.
What should I know about my period when takingMili?

Your periods may be lighter and shorter than usual. Some women may miss a period. Irregular vaginal bleeding or spotting may happen while you are taking Mili, especially during the first few months of use. This usually is not a serious problem. It is important to continue taking your pills on a regular schedule to prevent a pregnancy.
What are the ingredients inMili?
Active ingredients: Each dark blue pill contains norgestimate and ethinyl estradiol.
Inactive ingredients:

Instructions For Use

Take 1 pill every day at the same time. Take the pills in the order directed on your blister pack.

Do not skip your pills, even if you do not have sex often. If you miss pills (including starting the pack late) you could get pregnant. The more pills you miss, the more likely you are to get pregnant.

If you have trouble remembering to take Mili, talk to your healthcare provider. When you first start taking Mili, spotting or light bleeding in between your periods may occur. Contact your healthcare provider if this does not go away after a few months.

You may feel sick to your stomach (nauseous), especially during the first few months of taking Mili. If you feel sick to your stomach, do not stop taking the pill. The problem will usually go away. If your nausea does not go away, call your healthcare provider.

Missing pills can also cause spotting or light bleeding, even when you take the missed pills later. On the days you take 2 pills to make up for missed pills (see What should I do if I miss anyMili pills? below), you could also feel a little sick to your stomach.

It is not uncommon to miss a period. However, if you miss a period and have not taken Mili according to directions, or miss 2 periods in a row, or feel like you may be pregnant, call your healthcare provider. If you have a positive pregnancy test, you should stop taking Mili.

If you have vomiting or diarrhea within 3 to 4 hours of taking your pill, take another pill of the same color from your extra blister pack. If you do not have an extra blister pack, take the next pill in your blister pack. Continue taking all your remaining pills in order. Start the first pill of your next blister pack the day after finishing your current blister pack. This will be 1 day earlier than originally scheduled. Continue on your new schedule.

If you have vomiting or diarrhea for more than 1 day, your birth control pills may not work as well. Use an additional birth control method, like condoms and a spermicide, until you check with your healthcare provider.

Stop taking Mili at least 4 weeks before you have major surgery and do not restart after the surgery without asking your healthcare provider. Be sure to use other forms of contraception (like condoms and spermicide) during this time period.

Before you start takingMili:

Decide what time of day you want to take your pill. It is important to take it at the same time every day and in the order as directed on your blister pack.

Have backup contraception (condoms and spermicide) available and if possible, an extra full pack of pills as needed.

When should I start takingMili?
If you start takingMili and you have not used a hormonal birth control method before:

There are 2 ways to start taking your birth control pills. You can either start on a Sunday (Sunday Start) or on the first day (Day 1) of your natural menstrual period (Day 1 Start). Your healthcare provider should tell you when to start taking your birth control pill.

If you use the Sunday Start, use non-hormonal back-up contraception such as condoms and spermicide for the first 7 days that you take Mili. You do not need back-up contraception if you use the Day 1 Start.

If you start takingMili and you are switching from another birth control pill:

Start your new Mili pack on the same day that you would start the next pack of your previous birth control method.

Do not continue taking the pills from your previous birth control pack.

If you start takingMili and previously used a vaginal ring or transdermal patch:

Start using Mili on the day you would have reapplied the next ring or patch.

If you start takingMili and you are switching from a progestin-only method such as an implant or injection:

Start taking Mili on the day of removal of your implant or on the day when you would have had your next injection.

If you start takingMili and you are switching from an intrauterine device or system (IUD or IUS):

Start taking Mili on the day of removal of your IUD or IUS.

You do not need back-up contraception if your IUD or IUS is removed on the first day (Day 1) of your period. If your IUD or IUS is removed on any other day, use non-hormonal back-up contraception such as condoms and spermicide for the first 7 days that you take Mili.

Keep a calendar to track your period:
If this is the first time you are taking birth control pills, read, “When should I start takingMili?” above. Follow these instructions for either a Sunday Start or a Day 1 Start.
Sunday Start:

You will use a Sunday Start if your healthcare provider told you to take your first pill on a Sunday.

Take pill 1 on the Sunday after your period starts.

If your period starts on a Sunday, take pill “1” that day and refer to Day 1 Start instructions below.

Take 1 pill every day in the order on the blister pack at the same time each day for 28 days.

After taking the last pill on Day 28 from the blister pack, start taking the first pill from a new pack, on the same day of the week as the first pack (Sunday). Take the first pill in the new pack whether or not you are having your period.

Use non-hormonal back-up contraception such as condoms and spermicide for the first 7 days of the first cycle that you take Mili.

Day 1 Start:

You will use a Day 1 Start if your doctor told you to take your first pill (Day 1) on the first day of your period.

Take 1 pill every day in the order of the blister pack, at the same time each day, for 28 days.

After taking the last pill on Day 28 from the blister pack, start taking the first pill from a new pack, on the same day of the week as the first pack. Take the first pill in the new pack whether or not you are having your period.

How to Use the Blister Pack:

There are two ways to start taking birth control pills, Sunday Start or Day 1 Start. Your healthcare professional will tell you which to use.

1. Pick the Days of the Week Sticker that starts the first day of your period. (This is the day you begin bleeding or spotting, even if it is midnight when bleeding begins.) When you have picked the right sticker, throw away the others and place the sticker on the blister pack over the preprinted days of the week and make sure it lines up with the pills.

2. Your blister pack containing 28 individually sealed pills. Note that the pills are arranged in four numbered rows of 7 pills, with the pre-printed days of the week printed above them. There are 21 dark blue “active” pills and 7 green “reminder” pills. Refer to the sample of the blister pack below:

3. After taking the last green pill, start a new blister pack the very next day no matter when your period started. You will be taking a pill every day without interruption. Anytime you start the pills later than directed, protect yourself by using another method of birth control until you have taken a pill a day for seven consecutive days. After taking the last green pill, start taking the first dark blue pill from the blister pack the very next day.

4. Take the pills in each new package as before. Start with the dark blue pill on row #1 and take one pill each day, left to right, until the last green pill has been taken.
Three Ways to Remember in What Order to take the Pills

1. Follow the sticker with the days of the week (placed above the pills).
2. Always go from left to right.
3. Always finish all your pills.
What should I do if I miss anyMilipills?
If you miss 1 pill in Weeks 1, 2, or 3, follow these steps:

Take it as soon as you remember. Take the next pill at your regular time. This means you may take 2 pills in 1 day.

Then continue taking 1 pill every day until you finish the pack.

You do not need to use a back-up birth control method if you have sex.

If you miss 2 pills in Week 1 or Week 2 of your pack, follow these steps:

Take the 2 missed pills as soon as possible and the next 2 pills the next day.

Then continue to take 1 pill every day until you finish the pack.

Use a non-hormonal birth control method (such as a condom and spermicide) as a back-up if you have sex during the first 7 days after missing your pills.

If you miss 2 pills in a row in Week 3, or you miss 3 or more pills in a row during Weeks 1, 2, or 3 of the pack, follow these steps:

If you are a Day 1 Starter:

Throw out the rest of the pill pack and start a new pack that same day.

You may not have your period this month but this is expected. However, if you miss your period 2 months in a row, call your healthcare provider because you might be pregnant.

You could become pregnant if you have sex during the first 7 days after you restart your pills. You MUST use a non-hormonal birth control method (such as a condom and spermicide) as a back-up if you have sex during the first 7 days after you restart your pills.

If you are a Sunday Starter:

Keep taking 1 pill every day until Sunday. On Sunday, throw out the rest of the pack and start a new pack of pills that same day.

Use a non-hormonal birth control method (such as a condom and spermicide) as a back-up if you have sex during the first 7 days after you restart your pills.

If you have any questions or are unsure about the information in this leaflet, call your healthcare provider.

This product (like all oral contraceptives) isintended to prevent pregnancy. It does not protectagainst HIV infection (AIDS) and othersexually transmitted diseases.Rx only One Blister Card of 28 tablets eachAUROBINDO

This product (like all oral contraceptives) is intended to prevent pregnancy. It doesnot protect against HIV infection (AIDS) and other sexually transmitted diseases.Rx only Six Blister Cards of 28 tablets eachAUROBINDO